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Bloomsburg State College
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

1960

LOOKING FORWARD

Your Guide to Successful Living
in

Waller Hall

Bloonsburg State College

Sloonsburg, Pennsylvania
1960-1961

Welcome Frosh,
The staff of Looking Forward is happy to welcome
you to Bloornsburg State Collegee
Looking Forward has been written as a guide to introduce you to dormitory' life and dormitory policies.
It will acquaint you with the activities planned for
your pleasure and the required courtesies for effective
studv in the donn. We hope this handbook will be helpful to you, both in preparation for B. S. C. and for
happy, successful living in Waller Hall.
We extend to you best wishes for an enjoyable
college life.
-The StaffBeverly Heath, 9 62, &liter
Mary Sornerset, 9 63, Assistant Editor
Louise Knapp, '61
Nancy Yocum, 9 62
Enna Miller, 9 62
Mary Spong, '63
Priscilla &tith, 9 63
Nanette Evans, '62, Head Typist
Mary Ann Dorin, 9 62
Shirley Smeltz, 9 62
Judy Heider, 9 62
Dorothy Born, '62
Judy Goss, 9 61, Student Adviser
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Adviser

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GREETINGS:
It gives me great pleasure to extend welcome to
our new students. New experiences await you on all
sides:
the discovery of new ideas, the rcmance of
learning itself, new friends, new tastes, new values
and a new community to explore. Going away to college
for the first time is in itself exciting. I visualize
youth and vigor spilling over with energy and emotion.
We hope the peak of excitement which you now feel will
be maintained during the next four years.
These are the last formative years before you will
be obliged to undertake trulyadult responsibilities and
problems. Use them well to help your growth to maturity. You will be called upon to make many difficult
decisions. Scme times the going may be rough, but you
must learn to accept both defeat and success. Our staff,
as well as your faculty and the upperclassmen will
always be ready to lend a helping hand. We want your
next four years to be the most exciting, stimulating,
and satisfying adventure of your life. Do not hesitate to call on the staff of Waller Hall who are prepared and anxious to help you.
The best of luck, success, and happiness in your
next four years.

Ellen K. Lane
Dean of Women

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WELCOME

The resident women of Waller Hall extend a cheerful hello to all incoming freshmen. We trust that your
years spent in Waller Hall will be an enjoyable and· rewarding experience. During these years you will make
many new and lasting friendships. There will be many
happy times, as well as serious manents, each contributing to this important phase of a young woman' life • .
The objectives of living together in our none home"
are adjustment, self-control, tolerance, and cooperations
By working for these goals much will be gained in attaining an education and in broadening your personality.
We hope that your years spent in Waller Hall will
be as pleasant as it has been for those of us who now
live here.
Sincerely,
Betty
Elizabeth Ann Brooker
President, Governing Board

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CHECK LIST
This list lias been prepared to give you some suggestions of items you may want to bring with you. Many
girls do not like to buy curtains, bedspreads, washable
throw rugs, dust mop, bureau covers and other such items
until they have consulted their roommates. A mattress
pad and pillow cover are articles that every girl is
req~ired to have.
__...;address book
_ _alarm clock
_ _blankets
bedroom slippers
--and/or shower
shoes (soft-soled)
_calendar
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___camera
___can opener
___clothes brush
coat hangers
-desk blotter
desk lamp (not
-flourescent; metal
or glass shade required)
__...;hat box
high school yearbook
-iron
_ _ jewelry box
_ _laundry bag(s)
(more than 1 is helpful)
___laundry soap
mattress pad (36 x 72)
-name tags for clothing
--~pencils, pen, ink
--~phonograph and records

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_ _dishes
dresser scarves
-drinking glass
eating utensils
===:evening gown (for
the college reception)
_ _dust rags
_ _first aid kit
_ _garment bag
hair brush and
--comb
hair dryer
-hand mirror
sewing kit
-shoe boxes or bag
--shower ca-:,
- , sld:rt hangers
small pan or pot
-sneakers
_ _towels
_ _soap container
and soap
____stationery and
stamps


pillow cover (plastic
---or cloth, 21"-27")
___plastic bucket {good
for hand laundry)
___playing cards
- -radio
and umbrella
- -rainwear
scissors

stuffed animals
-_ _sunglasses
tennis racket
--toiletries
-toothbrush,
toothpaste
_ _typewriter
wastebasket
(metal)

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FRESHMEN CUSTOMS
Iuring th~ first ten days of school, freshmen are
introduced to college lifeo A Customs Committee composed of upperclassmen schedul.eaj plans, and regulates
all the freshme 1 activities during that periodo Freshme 1 students will be expected to wear dinksj name signs,
and carry the Piloto This will be in effect at all
timeso
Customs will begin for each Freshman when she receives a schedule of Freshman activities at first semester registrationo The night of September 13 will be
designated as "Rabble Rouser Night .. " .A,t this time the
members of the new class will meet in Carver Auditorium
with the members of the Customs Committeej the bandj
and the cheerleaders to become acquainted with Customs
policy and college songs and cheers.
On September 23, a pep rally will be held for the
football game the following day. At this time the
Freshmen may burn their name signs and dinks at a formal ceremony, and Customs will be officially over.

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PERSONNEL
Ellen K. Lane, Dean of Women, Roans 200, 201, 202,
Phone ST 4-4896.
Mrs.

Althea s. Hoke, Resident Adviser, Ro.om 365,
Phone ST 4-5474•
, Resident Adviser, Room 400,
Phone ST 4-9802.
, College ,r~,rse,
Infirmary Phone Number ST 4-4660, Ext. 9.
, Housekeeper, Room 232.

Mr. Thomas Gorrey, Superintendent of Grounds and
Buildings, Phone Number ST 4-4660~ Ext. 4
M.r. George G. Stradtman, Dean of Men, Dean's Apt.
New North Hall, Phone ST 4-4616.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Waller Hall Dormitory
Central 2nd Floor--ST
W. 2nd Floor--ST
Central 3rd Flocr--ST
W. 3rd Floor--ST
Central 4th Floor--ST
W. 4th Floor-~T

4-9862
4-9840
4-9882
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4-9802
4-9811

New North Hall - Men's Dormitory
1st Floor~-ST 4-9863
2nd Floor--ST 4-.9934

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COLLEGE SERVICES
HUSKY LOUNGE
The Husky Lounge was established for the use and
convenience of all members of the student body. It
provides a meeting place where many varied activities
are centeredo
Students may buy lunches and other refreshments at
the Husky Snack Bar P- which is open daily, MoJ"lnay through
Saturdayp 8i30 aomo-lOiOO p.m.
and Sunday,
5:00
--10g00 p,.m. For eatina;P modern tables, chairs, and
booths are placed on the main floor of the lounge.
Record and other informal dances are an established
part of campus life; the lounge has an adequate dance
flooro Dorm parties for both men and wanen are also
held in the loungeo In additionp for those who like to
play cards or to watch television, Husky Lounge has an
elevated level especially suited for these purposes.
At the far end of the main floor is a fireplace and
leather lounging furnitureo A new addition to the lounge
is a stereo record playero
The College Book Store is also a part of the Husky
Lounge which provides additional services for Bloansburg
men and womeno Since it is often inconvenient to make
trips downtown for notions or supplies, many needed
items, such as toiletriesp stamps, and greeting cards,
can be purchased in the storeo The College Book Store
has textbooks and supplies for all courses offe~ed du.ring a given semester. Available also in the store are
the usual college souvenirs such as mugs, glasses, and
sweatshirtso - The book store is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.--l2il5 p.m., 1:30 p.m.--5:15 p.m., and
Saturday, 8:30 a.mc--12:15 p.m.

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LIBRARY
The college library is an excellent place for studying as well as for doing reference work. It is conveniently located on the first floor of Waller Hall near
the main entrance. In order that we may make the best
use of the library facilities, the library is open during the following hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:50 a.m.-8:50 p.m.
Saturday, 7:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Sunday, 5:30 p.m.--9:00 p.m.
DINING HALL HOURS
---Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Saturday
Mon.-Fri.
7:00-8:00
7:00-8:00
11:00-1:15
11:00-1:15
6:()()ii5:30-6:15
*Denotes Table Service

Sunday
?:45-9:15
12:30*
5:30-6:15

MAIL SERVICE
Mail will be collected from the college post office
at 8:45 each morn~ng and from the mail box at the rear
entrance to Carv~r Hall each afternoon at 5:00.
For the convenience of Waller women, the night
watchman will collect mail in the dormitory if it is
placed on the telephone desk in each of the floor smokers.
LAUNDRY
Soiled personal laundry is collected from Firetower
C and from the laundry chute located near Firetower D,
across from the bathroom, every Monday morning before
8 a.m.

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The clean laundry can be picked up at the lalllldry building Thursday afternoon,
Friday, Saturday tmtil noon,
and Jbnday. Kark your laundry as follovs 1
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Sew name tapes securely to your clothes.*
Plain tape, marked with the owner's name in indelible ink 9 can be substituted for name
tapes.

B• . Place this identification on the waist bands
or collar bands or clothing to facilitate
sorting at the laundryo
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Mark your laundry bago

*The laundry has found that press-on tapes cane
loose after a few wearings o
INFIRMARY

The infirmary is located on the second floor or
Waller Hall across fran the linen roano Anyone with any illness or pain may receive medical attention frait
the nurse on dutyo The infirmary hours are as follows.
Monday-Friday& 8&30 a.m.-ll&30 a.m1&30 porno- 5&00 p.m.
7&00 p.mo- 8s30 p.mo
Saturdar r '
8&30 aomo-lli30 a.m.
1800 p.,mo- 3&00 p.m ..
Sunday&
1&30 pom•• .3830 p.m.
Emergency calls may be made at any hour, and if
the nurse is not in the Infirmary at the time, the
students are asked ~o call Extension 9 or Roan 276,
Waller Hall. However• consideration and discretion
should be used in making infirmary calls after dinner.
After three days in the College Infirmary, the
College charges $1000 for each day.

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OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSIONS

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DAY PERMISSIONS
Resident women are permitted to leave campus for
the town of Bloansburg until 6:00 pom .. on any day without receiving pennission or signing outo Permission to
leave town must be obtained at all times from the Dean
on duty.
EVENING PERMISSIONS
1. All resident women are permitted off campus
but in the local community on any evening, Monday thru
Thursday until lOgOO pomo, on Friday and Sundays until
11:00 p.m. and on Saturdays until 11:50 p.m. provided
they have signed out properly on their destination cardo
2o In addition, resident wanen may obtain special
late permissions for any day of the week from the Dean
on duty in accordance with the schedule listed belowo
Special lates must always be requested, they are not
automatic and they must be obtained before 8g00 porno
or after 10~00 pom. No special late permissions ~
granted between 8~00 p.mo and 10&00 p&mo

SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL LATES
First Semester Freshman may be granted two llg00
p.m.'s and two llg50 p.m.'s a semester. During the semester one of the special lates listed above may be a
12:30 a.m .. pennission ..
Second Semester Freshman may be granted three 11:00
p.m.'s arid two llg50 p.m .. 's a semester. One ?f these
five special lates may be a 12:30 a.m. permission ..
Sophcmores may have 11~00 p.rn 's on any night upon
requesto In addition they may be granted eight . ll:50's
a semester, two of which may be 12:30 a.m. permissions.
On very special occasions they may be granted once during tt.c semeste:tg the privilege of returning to campus
later than U:3v a.m.
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Juniors may have 11&50 pomo's on any night of the
week upon requesto They may have three 12&30 aomo's
per semester and twice during each semester may arrange
on very special occasions to return to campus later
than 12&30 &om.,
Ser.ior3 may have unlimited 11&50 pomo's without
asking for permission by signing out accurately on their
dbstination cardso They may also have six 12830 aom~ 1 s
and may arrange to return to campus later than 12&30
aom. four times during each sem.estero
lo Special general late permissions will on occasion ~e granted to all women to enable them to participate in certain college eventso When grantedi notice
of such general late permission will be posted on the
bulletin board in the Dean of Women's Officeo
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4,. Penalty ill returning to !h.!_ dormitory lateo
A. For signing in after the regular evening permission
hour~ student will forfeit one special late permissiono
BQ For signing 1n late ~ft er a ·special late privilege,
the student will forfeit two special late permissions"

The front door is locked at 11&50 porno When returning from a special late, ring the doorbello The
person on duty will let you ino

WEEKEND AND OVERNIGHT PERMISSIONS
Weekend Permissions& An Overnight Permission Card
must be filled out, approved, and filed in the Dean of
Wanen's Office before you leave campus for a weekend or
overnight. The card must be filed not later than Thursday, if pezmission is to be granted for the forthcoming
weekend.
After your weekend permission has been approved,
fill out your destination card and file it in the '~vernight" file. If you are leaving for an overnight after
7 &00 p.m. 11 your parents written permission must be obtained in advance"
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Overnight pemissions can only be granted for
places for which your parents have ,ent in written
approval.
Women students must return to campus from weekends by 11:00 p.m. Sunday,, Under very unusual circumstances, if you cannot return by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday,
please notify the Dean of Women by telephone.
Vacations: A special sheet is provided for vacation signout. In addition to signing your name, the
means of transportation, date and time of leaving as
well as estimated time and date of returning must be
indicated. If you are not going directly home please
indicate accurately your complete itin"'t"C'ary. The College reserves the right to supervise 3.ny students
remaining in Bloomsburg during holidays, other than
those whose homes are located here.
SIGN OUT PROCEDURES
Every resident student is provided with an individual destination card which is kept on file in the
Office of the Dean of Women. Destination cards enable
the Dean (and the Resident Advisors)to know the whereabouts of the women in her charge in case of phone
calls, unexpected visitors or unforseen events. The
Dean of Women and her staff are held responsible for
the safety and welfare of all resident women. The
destination card and sign out sheet are the most efficient and least bothersome means of keeping track of
women students after dark.
1. All resident women who leave the dormitory
after 6 :00 p.m. must sign out on both the sign out
sheet and on · the destination card. 'rhe date and time
of departure, full names and complete addresses of all
companions, destination and probable time of return
must be indicated. Use more than one line if necessary
to furnish complete and accurate information. 1f your
companion is a Bloomsburg student indicate the fact.
When complete file the card in the section labeled

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"Out" in the file in the Dean of Women's Officeo Upon
return cross your name off the sign out sheet, complete your destination card and file it in the section
labeled "Ino" You are expected to go to vour lir."lg
quarters imm.ediatelyo Signing out will always involve
TWO forms, one of which will be a destination cardo
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No wcman may leave Waller Hall alone at nighto

3o Any student leaving the dormitory before 6g00
porn. but expecting to return after that hour must sign
out as indicated aboveo
4o If a WOTfian, leaves with one per~on and plans
to return with another, she should indicate the situation clearly on her destination cardo Anv unexoected
change in destination should be phoned into the Dean
on dutyo
5o Upon return, the ~tudents is expected to indicate the time of arrival by th6 dormitory official
clocko Occasionally clocks on campus differ as to
time~ The official dormitory clock is the one on the
wall of the lobbyo Remember in case of emergency,
your dormitory clock is never wrongo

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NEVER SIGN ANY DF.STINATION CARD BUT YOUR OWN.

7o When you sign in your date is offically overo
Men students may not go beyond the office after lOgOO
p.mo The exit to Long Porch may not be used after
10&00 pom ..

80 '!be front door is locked at 11&50 porno When
returning from a special late ring the doorbell., The
person on duty will let you ino

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SOCIAL CONDUCT
All students are expected to conduct themselves
at all times, both on and off campus, in an orderly
manner. Disorderly and improper behavior, conduct or
dress inappropriate for the particular situation or in
violation of college policy will not be condoned. On
becoming a student at Bloomsburg, a young woman i s considered an adult and is expect ed to have a lmowledge of
t he simple soci al rules of good taste, cour tesy and
good judgement e Bl ocrnaburg students should never display the1nselves in an unfavorable light either on or
off ca~pus by conspicuous behavior, public display of
affection 9 brawlings, vulgar or improper language 9 etc&
Consideration for the rights and sensitivities of others should govern one's behavior at all times.
The following specific regulations affection social conduct must be mentioned ~
1., The Ca.mpu. behind Waller is out-of-bounds after 8 i00 pome The back entrance by the trunk
landing should not be used aft er t his time o
2. After 10~00 p.me all students must use t he
front entrance to Waller Hall.,
The ent rance
at Long Porch is locked at 10:00 p.m. Couples say goodnight in the Lobby., Students are
not permitted to park in cars by Long Porch.
3. New North Hall Donnitory is out-of-bounds for
all women.
4. The possession of liquor or being under the
influence of alcohol either on campus or in
the town of Bloomsburg will be cause for dismissal from college.

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CARE OF ROOf
The use of tape, tacks, paste, or nails on the
walls, woodwork, and doors is prohibitede Pennanent
picture hooks, drying racks, and curtain rods are pro~
vided in every room,, All 'WOnten residents are responsible for damage to college property due to carelessness or violation of regulations.

REPAIRS

If your room is in need of repairs, such as having
a burned out ceiling bulb or a jamned window shade,
please report this in writing to the Superintendent of
Grounds a.pd Buildings 9 Mro Thomas Gorrey, whose office
is located opposite the Post Officeo
BED LINEN
Bed linen is exchanged every Tuesday between 1J .:)0
a.mo 9 and 2g00 p.m. By removing the bottom sheet and
pillow case and taking them to your floor's linen closets, you may obtain a clean sheet and pillow case.
FOOD
No perishable food should be kept in the room for
a long period of time.
Any food should be stored in
metal containers. Window sills s~ould be kept free of
food in boxes, bags, and bottles.

PERSONAL PROPERTY
All personal property should be labeled. For protection against loss, lock your door. Do not · keep valuables or large sums of money in your room. Deposit
large amounts of money in the Business Office since
th~;•:,e ollege 1:s ·not responsible for loss of money or
personal property.

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INSPECTION

Room inspection includes general cleanlinesso
There should be no clothes lying aroundj no overstuffed wastebaskets 9 no unstraightened beds 9 etco Rooms
not passing inspection are left a note 9 and another
visit w.i.11 be madeo All reports are kept on file in the
Dean of Women's Officee Be prepared for inspections at
anytime 9 announced or unannouncedo
ROOM SUPPLIES
Every room. should be equipped with a dust mop and
dust clotho A closet in each smoker contains a mop 9
broom bucket, and dust pan and brush for your use 9 if
you do not have your OWilo
Do not brush dirt into the halliand shake all mops
and rugs at the windows in the fire towers o Empty all
wastebaskets into the large containers in the towers
and pressrooms and place l.l'l.rge boxes on the floor near
these receptacleso Drair liquids from containers before discardingo
VACATIONS
Waller Hall must be in spic and span conditj~\'\. be.fore vaeationso The following requirements a!e to be
met before leavingg
Have your room.clean and in inspection ordero
Close all w:.tndowso
Pull all blinds to half the lower window sash.
Remove all food from your room and all items from
your w.i.ndow sillso
Lock your door as you leaveo

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STUDY

QUIET HOURS
In order to enable students to study and sleep
in their rooms, it is necessary to have so~e rules
regarding excessive noise in the residence hall during
certain hours of the day and night. By cheerfully complying with these rules for quiet hours, we show courtesy and thoughtfulness for others.
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Quiet for sleep:
a. ll:00 p.rn.--9:00 a.m. on Monday through
Saturday~
b. ll:00 p.m.--10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

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Quiet for study:
a. 2:00 p.m.--4:00 p .m. each afternoon.
b. 7:30 p.m.--11:0u p.m., except Saturday.

3. During quiet hours, there should be no:
a.

b.
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d.
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Loud talld.ng or laughing in the rooms,
Halls, S111.okers, lobby, pressrooms, and
B. R.•s.
Loud playing -::,f radios •
Slamming of doors.
Running in the halls.
Playing the raciio, talking, or typing
with the door of your room open.

If these rules are not observed, the violator will
be asked to appear before the Governing Board.

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COUNSELING

!!IQ-LITTLE SISTERS
In May, each resident of Waller Hall may select a
"little sister" for the next term. Once the "big sister"
has chosen a name, she writes to her "little sister"
during the summer and is on hand to greet her in the
fall if possible.

WALLER COUNSELORS
As part of the program planned for the orientation
of freshman women, Waller Counselors are available to
explain rules, general customs and regulations to the
new women students.

COUNSELORS
Mary Augustine
Pat Biehl
Joanne Curry
Carol Davenport
Barbara Downs
Janice Gerber
Mary Ellen Goodbrod
Arlene Harris
Delores Keen
Sheila Leiter

Mary C. McHose
Marty Moyer
Diann Patton
Betty Scaife
Connie Snith
Melinda Sorber
Pat Sieber
Dorothy Stanton
Nancy Zechman
Nancy Handshaw--Head
Counselor

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FACil.ITIES

PRESS~
The press rooms have been p~ovided with special
outlets and equipnent for the convenience of' all resident womeno Irons 9 hot plates and wash tubs 1 are located in the pre~~ rooms on each fl0oro
Personal appliances such as percolatora 9 grills,
steam irons and hot plates may oe used only in the
press rooms" '4'air dryers may be used only in the press
rooms or BG Re 's-o All these appliances must be approved by the electrician at the beginning of the
school yearo
BATHROOMS

Stn~e we

all use the bathrooms,

we

must do our

part to keEsp th6m eleano Here are a few · suggestions 2
10
2o

3.,

4o
5o

6a

Deposit sanitary napkins in the cans provided for theme
Turn the showers and faucets off completely.
Throw only empty boxes an.... papers» not liquids,
in the provided waste canso
Keep the washbowls free from dirt and hair.,
Do not cut hair over the basins~ and be sure
to clean the floor after cutting hairo
Do not use basins for washing hair or clothes,
except stockingso
SMOKERS

Smokers au:•t:! provided on eaeh floor of tJ1e
i tory for those women who "idsh to make uH ·or
Smoking is pennitted ~ o~ · the side where the
phone and fountain are located and is prohibited
individual roomso

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do:rmthem.
telein the

'·-

The other section of the smoker is re~erved for
lounging anc""tudyingo In this area phonographs and
radios can 1:>e played only between the house of 4830 PoJ1b
and 9:30 Poillo on the W'eekends~ If there is sxeessive
noise the smokers will be c1osed arid _smoker privileges
taken away o
-,, ' ' \ \
'
A soda machine is located on third floor of the
dormitory for the use of all women studentso
It is necessary for each smoker to be kept clean;
thereforep once a semester a student shall be assigned
a certain day for straightening up th~ smokero
TELEPHONES

Telephone Dutyc Two telephones are loeat,nrt on
each floor and every resident is expected to take phone
duty for one evening a seme,s ter from 7g3Q p.m. to lOiOO
p"m., The list of assigned nights will be posted on the
floor bulletin boards by the Telephone Chairman. Failure to report will result in the loss of a late permissiono
.
Procedure o When answering the telephone, poll tely
say "Waller Ha 1 , ______Floore" Then check the bulletin
board for the girl's roQU number and it she is not in
her room, checK the press room, B.Ro, and smokero
Record the message on the message pad incl-"1ing the date, .
hour, message and name of person rece:1.ving the call.,
If the call is important, leave a written message on
the door.
Hours. The telephone should not be used a~ter
11:00 p.mc, unless an emergency should arise., Calls
are to be' limited to ten minutes.

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SOCIAL CUSTOMS AND -ACTIVITIES
GUESTS
Your friends are always
whether it be for just a day
hostess 9 are responsible for
during their visit.

welcome at Bloomsburg
or a weekend. You, as
them and their comfort
·

Arrangement must be made with the Dean of Wan.en's
Office in advance, if your guests are staying overnight ,
This consists of filling out both sections of the guest
card. After this slip is approved, file one section
in the Dean of Women's Office and take the other to
the Housekeeper, who will supply clean linen.
A charge of one dollar is made for each night the
g·1est remains in the dorm. This fee is payable at the
Ldan of Wanen's Office.
If your guests are eating in the College Commons,
the fees for meals are as follows:
· Breakfast
$ .50
Lunch
.75
Dinner
1.00
These fees are paid to the head waiter either
before or after the meal.
TEAS
A Freshman tea is held in the autumn and is sometimes referred to as "The Big and Little Sister Tea".
Your big sister will introduce you to the Dean's Staff,
governing board members, and upperclassmen.
In the spring rollowing election of the governing
board members, a Governing Board Desse;,rt is held to
introduce you to the new officers who ldll represent
you during the following year.

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OO™PAATIES
Several times throughout the year the residents
of Waller Hall are invited to Dorm Patries which are
planned by the Social Commi~tee of Waller Hall Association. Each party has a distinct theme which you will
learn more about later.
HOMECOMING
One weekend during the football season is set
aside as "Homecoming". On this special weekend we all
stay and open our doors to visiting friends, relatives,
and alumni.
On this weekend, student rooms are judged by a
committee of students, faculty, and prominent citizens.
These are the points of judgment:
1. Attractiveness (impression of whole room)
2. Suitability for dorm life
3. Furniture arrangement
4. Wall decoration
5. Color
6. Neatness
7. Originality
8. Livability
Awards are given to the roans that best meet these
standards. A helpful hint: the judges are more interested in how clever you are than the amount of money
you spend.

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OPEN HOUSE
Waller
open during
Men are not
any other
their rooms

Hall, usually closed to male visitors, is
set hours on Parent's Day and Homecoming.
permitted in Waller Hall student rooms at
time. Waller Women take extra care that
are in good order on visitors' days.

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ALL-COLLEGE RECEPTION
Early in the fall of eaeh school year a formal All
College Reception is held in order to welcome new students and to greet returning studentso This is for the
President,faeulty9 and studentae Please plan to attendo

CHRISTMAS SPIRITING
Every·· year the week before vacat,:ion is dedicated
to '!Christmas Spiriting" o The names of all the girls
on·1 eaeh floor are pla.©ed in a boxo Each girl then
draws a name 9 and become$ a "Spirit" to the girl
whose name she h~$ drawno For six day she does a kind
act 9 such as making her bed 9 or leaving a small inexpensive gift by the doore

To climax. all the events of the week 9 a Resident
Women's Christmas Party is heldo ~~ch girl finds out
the name of her Spirit in the exchange of gifts that
highlights the feativitieso

The women's sports organization 9 "B, Clup 9 tries
to create and to increase interest in sports P'' d sportsmanship. At certain de5ignated times, wen.en's intramurals are held in Centennial Gymnasiumo Basketball 9
badminton,i swim:ming 9 ping ponr- volleyball 9 and archery
are a few of the activities that "B" Club includes in
its programe
For the time spent participating in sports or
athletic activities 9 women receive points which will
accumulate. After earning 500 points in individual and
group sports, girls are eligible ~or 11 B11 .Club membership.
tlBU Club sponsors the sale of nee-essary personal
supplies which are available in a room on each flooro
See bulletin board for the room on your floor.

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PROPER WEARING APPAREL
Following are a few helpful suggestions as t o ~
to wear wheng
1., For Sunday and weekday , dinner~ suits or sport dresses and stockings are a~propriatee
2. For fraternity meetings, dress-u~ apparel is usually
worn.
3 o For church, all Waller Hall women wear hats · and
stockings.
'
4o For classes, skirts, sweaters, and socks are favoriteso
5. For sport, slacksj berrnudas,-or gym suits are most
practical.
6,. While in the dorm, jeans or bermudas are comfortable
for lounging or studying., When around during free
hoursi dress properly in a housecoatj class-wear 9
or sport clothes.
?o For sunbathing. sunsuits or bathing suits may be
worn . The two lower terraces between Waller Hall
and the Grove are reserved for this purpose for women only.,
Sunbathing is permitted in no other pla~
Sun lamps are not perndtted in the dorm due to the
danger of a severe burn and the possibility of overloading circuits.
If Bermuda shorts and slacks are to be worn,·the
following rules and regulations must b€ observed:
1. Bermuda shorts and slacks may be worn after 4 p$m.
on week days, 12 noon on Saturdays, but not at all
on Sundays.
2. Bermuda shorts and slacks are permitted to be worn
downtown.
3. Bermuda shorts and slacks are prohibfted · in the
following places J Library, College Connnons, Administrative offices, classrooms, Husky Lounge, and
Social events, except where specified.
4. Dungarees are prohibited.
5o People wearing Bermuda shorts and slacks are not
permitted to loiter in Waller Hall Lobby.

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-FIRE
.-

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SAFETY

FIRE DRILLS

Silence, speed and order are necessary during fire
drills in order t o clear the building qu:tckly and safely. To prevent panic and confusion learn the following
rules:
le Put on a long coat, hard-soled shoes, and take
a t owel with you to ·cover your face.
2., Close your windows , put up your shades , leave
the lights on and open your door o
Specific instructions will be given for leaving
your roan and going to the proper fire tower~
by your fire warden
Fourth floor will walk single file staying on
the inside near the banistere 'Ihird floor will
walk sin~lA fi 1 A ~+ ~m ne: on t.r- ~ outside near
the wall unt5_l the landing is reached.,
Then
ti11ra u.oor wi.11. take -c,ne rn:wale second section
of the stairway.,
The second f loor will walk
single file , staying on the out side near the
wall ..
In evacuating Waller Hall, ling up away from
the building, following the fire warden's direction.
6., In case of an actual fire, each wanan will be
alert for further instructions.
7,. Fire wardens have authority to enforce the silence regulations ..
8. Fire towers are safety islands if door are
kept closed.
9. In case of fire alarm during the day: fellow
-the same procedure unless you are on another
floor. It) thir case, use the nearest fire exit.
· If no official is checking your floor, take
this responsibility yourself.

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FIRE PREVENTION

In order to insure the safety of all in Waller
Hall 1 the following regulations should be observed
carefullyo
lo Do not overload the electric cu.rcuits in your
roomo
2 ~ Be certain that there are no defects in the
lamps, radios and clocks. The attached cords
should be in good conditiono
3o Use no applicances in your roomo
4o Be sure the hot plate and irons are turned
off be~~~~ vou leave the press roomo
5~ Do no· smoke in your rooms at any timeo
60 Do not U~b ~n inflammable lampshadeo
7o Leave no obstructions in the halls--this
means no umbrellas 9 boots, or clothes rackso
80 Do not remove hot-plates from the press roomo
9~ Do not lock your at nighto
lOo In the press room, replace the hot irons in
their holderso

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
The double outlet in the side wall is sufficient
fori
a 60-watt desk lam.po
a 60-watt table radio, electric clock, or a
floor lampo
The shade of the lamp is to be of metalo No two
or three-way lam~s may be used.
All electrical cords must be in excellent conditiono Extension cordF .:md three-way plugs are not
permittedo All electrical items are subject to inspection at any timeo If tl1~y do not conform. to standards
they must be removed immediately.
1~
2o

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GOVERNING BOARD OF~ WAIJ..ER HALL ASSOCIATION
The Governing Board is the student administration
unit of the Waller Hall Association, of which all
women residents are members.
This organization is a
combination of legislative, executive, and judicial
bodies.

GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
President• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elizabeth Brooker
Vice-President • • • • • • • • • • • • •Margaret I;3ower
Secretary• • • • • • o • • • • • • • Barbara Hickernell
Treasurer. • -. • • • o • o • • • • • • .Jeanne Fischer
Social Chairman. • • • • • • • • • • • Elaine Anderson
Assistant Social Chairman• • • • • • • • • •Mary Zevas
Senior Representatives • • • • • • • • • •Kay Gaglione
Juqy Goss
Eileen Wolchesky
Junior Representatives • • • • • • • • • Diane Andrews
Myrna Bassett
Nancy Yoctnn
Sophomore Representatives • • • • • • • Carol Bendinsky
Margaret -snook
Kary- ~omerset
Past President • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rebecca Henry
Advisors
Miss Ellen K. Lane
(Dean of Women)
Mrs. Althea Hoke
(Resident Advisor)
(Resident Advisor)

GOVERNING BOARD DUTIES
Floor officers, Governing Board members, and
proctors have certain specific duties and responsibilities entrusted to them.

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lo

Responsibilities and Duties of Floor Officers&
a~ Preside at all floor meetingso
bo Post list of late light checkers on floor o
Co Supervise enforcement of late lights and floor
quiet hourso
do Assist Governing Board members and Proctors
in entordng quiet hours and regulating late
lights.
eo Proceed as follows in regard to repeated violations of quiet hoursg
(1) Report offenders to the Governing Board
President arid Dean of Women for Governing Board sumnons and action.

2o

Responsibilities and Duties of Governing Board
Membersg
ao Enforce late lights and quiet hours on the
flooro
bo Assist or reinforce proctors in controling
noise and regulating late lightse
Co Notify floor officers of continued violations
of quiet hours and advise them if a Governing
Board notice is warranted.
do Assist the President in enforcing regulations
and in carrying on the activities of the Waller Hall Associationo

3o

Responsibilities and Duties of Proctorsg
ae Enforce late lights and quiet hours on the
floor.
b~ Notify floor office4 of violations of quiet
hours and advise if a Governing Board notice
is necessarye

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COMMITTEES APPOINTED~ GOVERNING BOARD
The Governing Board appoints several committees
to expedite Waller Hall activities, business, rules,
and regulations~ and to help to bring about gracious
social living in our residence
alle
1.

Art Committee
Chairman - Sylvia Knauer
In this committee . is vested the responsibility
for Homecoming Day decorations in Waller Hall,such
as awards for the most attractive rooms, autograph
books for visitors, and attractive designs for the
doors. This group also makes the signs and posters
announcing dormitory social affairso

2.

Counselors
Chairman - Nancy Handshaw
Counselors explain rules, general customs, and
regulations to new women residents. They also advise new studentso

3o

Elections Committee
Chairman - Jane Slottje
This committee must see that all elections of the
Waller Hall Association are conducted correctly
and in an orderly fashiono

4e

Fire Drill Committee
Chairman - Carol DelVecchio
This committee explains the rules of fire drills
and how to safeguard against fire hazards. They
also conduct fire drills and enforce these rules
during the fire drill.

5. House Committee
Chainnar - Dorothy Updegraff

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'lbe Bouae Camm:ttee is resnonsible for the attraetivenns and c1ean1.inelss of the :residence hallo

6. Publicit7 Calnittee
Chairman - Jeanine Ayres
'lbe Publicit7 Ccllnittee is in charl?e e-~ - publicizing Waller Hall act.in.ties in tte JJaroon and
Gold and The Jbrning P.ress. and the bulletin

boards.

7o

Remembrance Caanittee
Chairman -..: Xadeleine Gordos

'Ibis committee sends cards and fiowers to 111a11bers
of our .Association who a:re ill or mwe a death in
their faally.

8. Snoker ea.dttee
Cha"lrman - Rlltbmm Baer

The responsibility for seeing that the .floor
SlllOIKrs are kept clean and attracti'ft is placed on
this ccanittee.

9. Socia1 Canmittee
Chairman - Elaine Anderson
Pl.ans are made by this camdttee for all dormitory
social events~ with the cooperation and assistance

of various other comnittees.
lOo

Telephone Comnrl:ttee
Chaiman - Terri Berardi
'lbe Telephone Camnittee assigns each woman resident to telepione duty two evenings during the
college y&aro

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CONSTITUTION
WALLER HALL ASSOCIATION
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Waller
Hall Association of the State College, Bloc:msburg,
Pennsylvania.
Article II - Object
The object of this association shall be to
initiate and carry on co-operative goverrnnent and to
encourage high standards of living among the women
residents of Waller Hall.
Article III - Membership
All women students living in Waller are, ipso
facto, members of the Association.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. The officers of
this Association
shall be: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary,
a Treasurer, a Social Chairman, and twelve elected
Representatives. Together these officers and representatives shall constitute the Governing Board.
Section 2. The President of the Association
shall be a junior elected by the entire ~embership of
the Associatione She shall be President of the Governing Board and representative to the Cc:mmunity Government Associationo

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The Vice-President, Secretary 9 and Treasurer shall
be juniors, or sophomores elected by the entire membership of the Associationo
The Social Chairman or Waller Hall shall be a
junior or a sophomore elected by the Associationo
Section 3o Any vacancies
filled within two weeks in the
Constitution excepting in the
tatives when the vacancy shall
by Governing Board.

in office shall be
manner provided by this
ease of Class Represenbe filled by appointment

Section 4o The tenn of office of the President,
Vice-Presidentp ·secretaryjl Treasurer, and Social Chairman and all members of the Governing Board shall be
for one year unless re-elected for a second term of
officeo
Article V - Elections
Section 1. :Each class shall meet for the purpose
of selecting nomineese The liat of nominees shall be
posted one week before the elections that will be held
when the particular classes vote for their representativeso
Section 2e One week before the day set for the
election of the President , Vice-President, Secret ary,
Treasurer, and Social Chairman of the Associationp the
Governing Board shall post for each office a list of
nominees approved by the Dean of Wanen and Dean of
Instructiono
Section 3e Elections of .President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Chairman and all

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members of the Governing Board shall be held not later
than the last week of April.
Section 4. A majority of association members
must vote, and those nominees receiving a plurality
shall receive the position.
Section 5. In case a vacancy occurs in the
office of President, the Vice-President shall automatically become President and a new Vice-President
shall be elected by the Association. Vacancies in any
other office shall be filled within two weeks in the
manner provided by this Constitution in Article V,
Sections 1, 2, and 4o
Article VI - Amendments
This Constitution may be amended by a majority
vote of the Association. Revision must be reconnnended
by the Governing Board and posted not less than a week
in adyance of the time of voting.
BY LAWS
Article I - Meetings
Section lo Meetings of
the Association may
be called by the President at the request of the Dean
of Wooten or the Governing Board.
Section 2. The Governing
meeting twice a month.
Section 3.

A majority of

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Board

shall have

a

the Governing Board

shall constitute a quorumo
Section 4o A vote of a majority of the membership of the Association shall be necessary to execute
any major legislationo
Article II - Duties
Section 1. The duties of the President shall be
to preside over all regular meetings of the Association a~~ Governing Board and to call all ~necial meetings. She shall be responsible for seeing that the
business of the Association is conducted.
Section 2 e It shall be the duty of +.he VicePresident to preside over meetings and to conduct the
business of the Association in the absence of the Presidento She shall be responsible for supervising the
functioning of committeeso
Section 3e It shall be the duty of the Secretary
to keep a record of all business in both the Association
and the Board and to attend to all correspondence and
notices. At the expiration of her term, she shall deliver to a college authority all booksj papers 1 and
other property belonging to the Association and Governing Boardo
Section 4~ It shall be the duty of the Treasurer
to receive fundat keep accurate accounts 1 disburse
monies of the Association 1 properly balanced to the responsible college authority.
Section 5. It shall be the duty of the Social
Chairman to plan arid execute the social program of the
Waller Hall Associatione

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Section 6G It shall be the responsibility of
Governing Board to make. and enforce regulations, to
appoint chairmen of standing and specia~ committees, to
direct the social life of Waller Hall, 'and to promote
the general welfare of resident women students.
Section 7. All actions of Governing Board shall
be subject to the approval of the Dean of Women.
Article III - Dues
Dormitory dues of one dollar, to be incl~•ded
in the Community Activities fee, shall be collected
as part of the registration procedure. An additional
assessment may be made by a majority vote of the
Governing Board and the Waller Hall Association. Any
such assessment shall be collected by the Treasurer of
the Waller Hall Association.
Article IV - Parliamentary Authority
The rules of parliamentary procedures
followed when it is feasible.

shall be

Article V - Amendments to the By Laws
These By Laws
of the Association.
the Governing Board
advance of the ti~e

may be amended by a majority vote
Revision must be recommended by
and posted not less than a week in
of voting.

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Amendment I - pertaining

to

Article

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IV -

Officers

1.

The Social Chairman of Waller Hall shall be a
junior who has served as Assistant Social Chairman
of the previous yearQ

2o

The Assistant Social Chairman of Waller Hall shall
be a sophomore elected by the Associationo

Amendment II - pertaining
Duties
le

to Article

II

of By Laws

It shall be the duty of the Assistant Social Chairman to aid the Social Chairman in planning and
executing activities for the yearo

Amendment III - pertainin~

~o

Article

IV - Officers

l&

The outgoing president shall serve on the Governing
Board the following yearo

2o

The President of the Association shall be a junior
elected by the entire membership o~ the Association
unless 1 in the case of resignation of the President,
her successor is a sophomoree

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INDEX
Alcohol Regulations ••• o ~ • • • • • • • o • • • 15
All-College Reception • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24
Art Committee. o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 30
Bathroom Rules • • • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 20
"B" Club. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .24
Bed Linen o o • • • o • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • 16
Bermuda Shorts. o • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • 25
Big-Little Sisterso •• o • • • • • • • • • • • • • 19
Book Store •• o o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
Care of Rooms • • • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 16
Check List • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
Christmas Spirit ing. o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24
Constitution. o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •32
Counselors • • • • • • • • • e • • • • • • • • • 19, 30
Day Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
Dean's Greeting o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Dining Hall Hours o o o • • • • • • • • • • o • • • 9
Doorbell. o • • o o • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14
Dornt Parties~ • • • • • • • • • • o , • • • • • • • 23
Dress • • • • • o • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 25
Elections Committee • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • 30
Electrical Equipnento •• o • • • •
27
Evening Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
Freshman Customs. o o .. ., " • • • • • • • • • • • • 6
Fire Drill Committee • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • 30
Fire Drills. o • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 26
Fire Prevention • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21
Floor Officers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31
Food in Rooms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16
Governing Board Duties • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28
Governing Board Greetings o • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Governing Board Members • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28
Guests • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22
Homecoming ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 23
House Committee o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •30
Husky Lounge • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
$

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• • • • • • •

Infirm.ary. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .10

Inspection • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .17
s















•• 9
Library. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9

I..a.un.dry. • • • •

Mail Service • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9
Necessary Personal Supplies • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25
Open House • • • • • • • • "' • •
.23
Personal Property. • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • .16
Personnel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7
Press Rooms. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ·. 20
Proctors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 29
Publicity Ccm~ittee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31
Quiet Ho~rs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18
Remembrance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31
Returning from Weekend • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
Room Judging • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25
Room Repairs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .16
Room Supplies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ ••• 17
Sign Out Procedures • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
9-noker Committ:ee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31
Smokers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20
Snaking Regulations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21
Snack Bar • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
Soda Machine • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21
Social Camnittee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31
Social Conduct Rules • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15
Staff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1
Study Areas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21
Sunbathing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25
·$

















Teas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22

Telephone Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31
Telephone Du.+y • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .21

Telephone Numot:ii·s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7
Vacation Permissions ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • •13
Vacation Room Regulations • • • • • • • • • • • • • .17
Weekend Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12

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